Clinical features and outcomes of the patients with anti-glycyl tRNA synthetase syndrome

ConclusionAnti-EJ syndrome was found to be a relatively common ASS subtype, with a favorable outcome. A notable proportion of the patients experienced RP-ILD, which was prone to OP on HRCT and a higher CAR, and needed aggressive management.Key Points• ILD was the most common initial manifestation of anti-glycyl tRNA synthetase syndrome.• RP-ILD was notable in anti-EJ positive patients.• Anti-EJ positive patients possessed a favorable long-term prognosis, but easily relapsed.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research